Reinventing Learning in a Globally Connected World: Strategies for Success

You will learn how to select appropriate interventions and strategies for dyslexic learners. This topic will identify characteristics of programs and methods that are research and evidence based for working with students with dyslexia. The use of how to integrate a few of these interventions and strategies into the classroom will be discussed and educators will gain a better understanding of differentiating instruction and assessment for dyslexic learners, along with tips and resources for further development in their classrooms. After attending this material, you will be able to identify students who may be at-risk for dyslexia, understand the impact of dyslexia on your students, recognize which programs and strategies will have the greatest result with dyslexic learners and be able to discuss your understanding of dyslexia with colleagues and your student's families.

Today's students must not only know facts but also be skilled at identifying salient information and then structuring it for meaning, long-term retention, and application. Summarization is a proven mechanism to boost student achievement, but how do you make it engaging for students? It's time to revitalize learning and shatter the tedium associated with summarization. Join Dedra Stafford, coauthor with Rick Wormeli of the book Summarization in Any Subject: 60 Innovative, Tech-Infused Strategies for Deeper Student Learning.

2016 was a year when learning professionals took advantage of new developments and continued to push the boundaries of learning. The stage is set in 2017 for transformative moves as last year’s developments continue to mature and converge, and trends such as adaptive learning, content curation, and virtual reality increase their presence in the industry.Join this webcast for an exciting look ahead to the broad implications of the intersecting technologies, learning opportunities, and emerging trends 2017 will bring.

Explore a new augmented reality tool that allows educators to easily create AR in their classrooms. Designing lessons using the latest technology doesn’t have to be difficult and allowing our students to be creators of content is essential for their future skills. While the technology is a hot topic, many educators are questioning how augmented reality works and how it can support classroom instruction and learning.The goal of this edWebinar is to equip educators with understanding of the AR technology and knowledge about how to effectively use the tool in the classroom curriculum. At the completion of the session, educators will see augmented reality in action and have access to download the resource to incorporate in the classroom immediately.